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‘Cheating Is Bad:' Hamster Kombat Enforces Anti-Cheating Mechanism Before Airdrop

Hamster Kombat, one of the hottest clicker games on Telegram, introduced an undefined anti-cheating mechanism that penalizes users who try to game its reward system. The team highlighted the relevance of “doing everything right,” protecting members and players who have not used these techniques to gain an unfair advantage for the upcoming airdrop.

Source name: news.bitcoin.com

3 hours, 54 minutes ago

Massive $500 Million Bitcoin Exit Leaves Top Exchanges Stunned

As came to light thanks to data from Whale Alert, a huge withdrawal of over half a billion dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) has stunned top exchanges within the last hour.

Source name: u.today

4 hours, 1 minutes ago

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Playbook Is Becoming A Hit Among Companies, But There's A Catch

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) becomes a key asset for corporate treasuries, public companies are increasingly adopting innovative strategies to maximize their Bitcoin holdings. What Happened: What began with MicroStrategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) decision to include Bitcoin in its corporate treasury has sparked a wave of similar moves by companies like Cathedra Bitcoin (OTC:CBTTF), Metaplanet and Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR).

Source name: benzinga.com

4 hours, 14 minutes ago

Ethereum Developers Confirm Plan to Split 'Pectra' Upgrade In Two

The decision to split up the upgrade wasn't unexpected. Developers had been discussing previously that Pectra was becoming too ambitious to ship all at once, and expressed desires to split it in order to minimize the risk of finding bugs in the code.

Source name: coindesk.com

4 hours, 35 minutes ago

5 Crypto to Sell to Avoid Losses After Fed's 50 bps Interest Rate Cut

With the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 50 basis points on September 18, the crypto market is preparing for an upward thrust. However, a few top altcoins have already surged quite a bit in anticipation of the rate cuts.

Source name: coingape.com

4 hours, 42 minutes ago

Dogecoin transactions soar to 1.93 million in a week as network activity spikes

Dogecoin (DOGE), the memecoin known for its Shiba Inu mascot, has witnessed a significant increase in network activity. Over the past week, transactions surpassed 1.93 million, according to data from IntoTheBlock, positioning DOGE above other popular tokens such as Shiba Inu (SHIB), Floki (FLOKI), and Pepe (PEPE).

Source name: invezz.com

4 hours, 51 minutes ago

Trump Media shares slide with DJT sale restrictions set to lift

Shares of Trump Media fell at the opening bell. Former President Donald Trump is expected to soon be able to start selling his nearly $2 billion stake in the company, which trades as DJT on the Nasdaq.

Source name: cnbc.com

5 hours, 56 minutes ago

Pixelverse Launches Closed Beta Web Browser Game To Boost Adoption Among Web3 Gamers

Pixelverse flagship game launches in closed beta as a browser game, marking a new dynamism from its Telegram-based and TON ecosystem. This marks the first time TON micro transactions will be used away from Telegram.

Source name: cryptodaily.co.uk

6 hours ago

Louisiana Accepts First Crypto Payment via Bitcoin Lightning Network

Louisiana has officially accepted its first crypto payment, marking a significant step in the state's adoption of digital currencies for government services.

Source name: coinmarketcap.com

6 hours, 27 minutes ago

Bitcoin Breaks $62K Following Fed's Bold Rate Move

The Federal Reserve's unexpected rate cut sent shockwaves through the financial markets, propelling Bitcoin to new heights.

Source name: dailycoin.com

6 hours, 27 minutes ago

Crypto scammers promote phishing scam on Decentraland's X account

Decentraland's X account was hacked to promote a phishing scam advertised as a MANA airdrop.

Source name: invezz.com

6 hours, 50 minutes ago

BlackRock: Bitcoin ‘Unique Diversifier' Against Geopolitical and Monetary Risks

In a new whitepaper from Sept. 17 titled “Bitcoin: A Unique Diversifier,” investment giant BlackRock delves into the potential of Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against geopolitical and monetary risks.

Source name: cryptonews.com

7 hours, 34 minutes ago

Dogecoin Records Bump in Transaction Activity, Points to Bullishness for DOGE

A spike in transactions suggests a potential revival of user engagement and could indicate growing adoption or increased trading activity - leading to higher prices.

Source name: coindesk.com

7 hours, 41 minutes ago

Bitget Invests $30M in TON Blockchain to Boost Telegram Apps Development

The Open Network (TON), a blockchain platform linked to Telegram, has secured additional funding from Bitget and Foresight Ventures.

Source name: coinspress.com

7 hours, 41 minutes ago

My Neighbor Alice Becomes First MMO Game to Launch on Chromia

Open world builder game My Neighbor Alice (MNA) has been confirmed as the first MMO to launch on Chromia's mainnet.

Source name: cryptodaily.co.uk

7 hours, 41 minutes ago

BTC rallies past $62.6K after BlackRock issues Bitcoin white paper

Bitcoin's adoption trajectory will largely depend on future macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns, according to BlackRock.

Source name: cointelegraph.com

7 hours, 55 minutes ago

Decentraland X Account Hacked in MANA Airdrop Phishing Scam

Decentraland's X account was compromised in a phishing attack. PeckShield warns users to avoid interacting with the compromised account.

Source name: thenewscrypto.com

8 hours, 32 minutes ago

Solana Launches the Solana Seeker: A New Web3 Mobile Device

This new gadget is designed to be the perfect tool for anyone diving into the world of Web3. If you're wondering what makes the Solana Seeker stand out, here's the scoop.

Source name: altcoinbuzz.io

8 hours, 42 minutes ago

Hackers Take Over Decentraland's X Account to Promote Fake Airdrop

Decentraland's official X account was hacked, which allowed the attackers to distribute a phishing link masquerading as a MANA token airdrop.

Source name: coinpaper.com

8 hours, 42 minutes ago

Bitcoin Nears $63,000 on Large Rate Cut

Global markets are repricing a 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve Banks with bitcoin touching $62,700 ahead of US open.

Source name: trustnodes.com

8 hours, 42 minutes ago

Fresh Buy Signal Puts Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Prime Position for 40% Rally

Following a prolonged period of correction and consolidation, Shiba Inu (SHIB) may be set for a bullish breakout. This development comes after the Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which has driven crypto prices up.

Source name: beincrypto.com

9 hours, 36 minutes ago

XRP Price Could Hit $5 If Ripple Captures 50% of Global Remittance Market

The XRP price action depicts a beautiful bullish continuation pattern on the daily chart that promises a 40% breakout if market conditions remain favorable. On September 18, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 50 basis point cut on the interest rate, and XRP surged by 5%.

Source name: coingape.com

9 hours, 40 minutes ago

Foresight Ventures announces multimillion-dollar investment in Aptos to accelerate ecosystem growth

The funding will be used to accelerate product development and support the advancement of Aptos' Layer-1 blockchain infrastructure.

Source name: theblock.co

9 hours, 40 minutes ago

Decentraland's X Account Compromised with Phishing Scam

The fraudulent post on Decentraland's X account promoted a fake MANA airdrop with a phishing link, prompting users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets to claim the tokens.

Source name: coinspeaker.com

10 hours, 24 minutes ago

HNT Drops amidst Backlash Over Controversial Helium v3 Proposal

While the Helium v3 proposal is still in its early stages and may undergo revisions based on community feedback, the current uncertainty has already shifted market sentiment

Source name: coinspeaker.com

10 hours, 41 minutes ago

Sonic SVM announces the first-ever node sale in the Solana ecosystem

Sonic SVM, a key player in the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) ecosystem, has officially launched its HyperFuse Nodes sale, providing the community with an opportunity to participate in the expanding Solana ecosystem. The HyperFuse Node Tier 1 raffle witnessed extraordinary demand, with a 645% oversubscription rate in just one hour, raising $3 million.

Source name: invezz.com

10 hours, 54 minutes ago

Louisiana Accepts Bitcoin Payments for State Services

The state of Louisiana is integrating new crypto payment options in order to reduce fraud while enhancing overall transaction security.

Source name: coinspeaker.com

10 hours, 54 minutes ago

The Bitcoin SoftWar begins as Lowery highlights veteran's PoW security solution making hacks unprofitable

Mike Sires, a military veteran from Dublin, Ohio, has developed AuthLN, a proof-of-work authentication protocol that aims to reduce cybercrime by introducing a financial cost to unauthorized login attempts. Drawing on his experience with Bitcoin and inspiration from Jason Lowery's “Softwar” thesis, Sires seeks to make cyberattacks unprofitable by leveraging the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

Source name: cryptoslate.com

11 hours, 12 minutes ago

Bitget Strikes Deal With Top Football Division To Boost Crypto in Sports

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has entered into a multi-million dollar partnership with La Liga, the premier Spanish football league, to serve as its official crypto partner. This agreement was announced at the Token2049 event in Singapore, highlighting Bitget's strategic expansion into the sports sector, mainly targeting markets in Eastern and Southeast Asia and Latin

Source name: coingape.com

11 hours, 42 minutes ago

Pepe set for breakout: What traders should keep an eye on

PEPE shows potential for growth with bullish indicators, whale activity, and adoption.

Source name: ambcrypto.com

11 hours, 42 minutes ago

Hong Kong may approve Ethereum staking for local spot ETFs this year, says Blockdaemon executive

Blockdaemon's head of international said his team is working with Hong Kong spot crypto ETF issuers to develop staking solutions.

Source name: theblock.co

11 hours, 56 minutes ago

Solana Reveals New Details on ‘Seeker', Its Second Crypto Phone Set for 2025

One of the key reasons behind the development of Seeker is Solana's renewed focus on integrating crypto more deeply into mobile devices.

Source name: coinspeaker.com

11 hours, 56 minutes ago

Dogecoin (DOGE) Skyrockets 1,757% in Bullish Whale Activity

There has been a lot of activity on-chain for Dogecoin (DOGE) recently, which suggests that people invested in cryptocurrencies are feeling more optimistic toward the popular dog-themed meme coin.

Source name: u.today

11 hours, 59 minutes ago

HNT Slips After Helium v3 Proposal Sparks Community Backlash

After weeks of continued bullishness, Helium has now succumbed to the bearish pressure going against the grain as the broader market skyrockets in the short term. The latest market data shows that HNT fell by nearly 16% since last week, leading to a flip in investor sentiment.

Source name: bitcoinist.com

12 hours, 16 minutes ago

Donald Trump: payment in Bitcoin to purchase a hamburger in a bar in New York

The former USA President (and current candidate) has chosen Pubkey as a stop on his election campaign.

Source name: en.cryptonomist.ch

12 hours, 26 minutes ago